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Business Licenses|Home Occupation Tax Certificate
Back to Business LicensesBusinesses in Cherokee County are allowed to operate from home as long as they meet the zoning criteria and follow the Home Occupation Standards. You must show proof of residency prior to approval.
Checklist for Obtaining a Home Based Occupation Tax Certificate
First time applicants must submit in person to:
Development Service Center-1130 Bluffs Parkway-Canton Georgia 30114
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (We do not accept applications after 4:30 p.m.)
Required Documents:
- Completed home occupation tax certificate application
- S.A.V.E. affidavit , included in application packet, notarized (we will notarize for you at no cost)
- Private employer affidavit pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 60-60-6(d), included in application packet
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation if applicable (for corporations and LLC)
- Copy of registration of business with Deeds & Records (if not a corporation or LLC)
- Copy of Professional State license (if applicable)
- Sales and use tax identification number (if applicable)
- Federal Employer Identification Number (if applicable)
- Proof of residential address (see acceptable forms of proof)
- Payment of fees: Check (made payable to Cherokee County), cash, credit/debit card
HOME BASED OCCUPATION TAX CERTIFICATES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE. NO FEES ARE DUE UNTIL THE ZONING REVIEW IS COMPLETE.
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Occupation Tax Certificate Fees |
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Owner (s) |
The owner, if sole proprietorship or paid by salary, commission or profit, and any paid family members working for the business, will be counted as a full-time employee. |
$30.00 |
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Full time employee |
Per employee up to a maximum of 200 employees and a maximum fee of $6,000.00
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$30.00 |
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Part time employee |
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$15.00 |
Proof of Residential Address
You must present (2) two of the documents listed below, both documents must show the current residential address and your name.
- Bank statement issued within the past 60 days
- Utility bill issued within the past 60 days (water, sewer, gas, electric, cable or phone)
- Current valid rental contracts and/or receipts for payments made within the last 60 days for rent payments with valid Cherokee County residence address
- Employer verification (letter from employer on company letterhead stating applicant's full name and home address) or check stub stating name and address.
- Deed, Mortgage statement, Homeowner insurance policy for current year, property tax bill for current year
- Voter registration card
- Auto-insurance policy with applicant’s name and current residential address
- Georgia driver's license the GA license/ID card holder must also be present for identification
Renew your license
Existing license holders will receive a courtesy notice of renewal by email, non-receipt of the renewal notice does not relieve the business owner from the responsibility of renewing the occupation tax certificate.
Renewals due January 1 of each year
Past due after January 31
Beginning February 1st, a 10 percent penalty will be added to the total tax due. If not paid, the business will be deemed closed and will be turned to the Marshal’s Office for collections. A citation may be issued to include fines up to $1,000.00.
